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'Darnold went Darnold'

Oct 12, 2026

'Darnold went Darnold'

Every time Sam Darnold throws an interception I hear Chris Rock's voice talking about a tiger's natural inclinations.

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Insider trading: The X's and O's of a scoop

Oct 7, 2026

Insider trading: The X's and O's of a scoop

One national reporter consistently gets health updates on the Huskies, and he's happy to tell you how young Washington is.

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The snarl and the swagger

Oct 5, 2026

The snarl and the swagger

You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs, and you can't have a dominant defense without battering a few opponents.

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Just trying to keep my head down

Oct 1, 2026

Just trying to keep my head down

One game into the conference season and Washington is in real trouble. I'm just glad our neighbors to the south haven't noticed.

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Clock Watch: Chargers are cheeks

Sep 30, 2026

Clock Watch: Chargers are cheeks

Vikings and Raiders thriving in end-of-half game management this season as well as a QB no one wants to talk about (for good reason).

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Two losses, two very different lessons

Sep 28, 2026

Two losses, two very different lessons

UW's Jedd Fisch has an issue telling time while life with Sam Darnold requires enduring the occasionally back-breaking turnover.

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Err check: Graham Bensinger

Sep 23, 2026

Err check: Graham Bensinger

Never trust a reporter with two last names and a feud with one of those moronic Paul brothers

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Seattle's death grip

Sep 21, 2026

Seattle's death grip

The Dark Side's ability to choke out an opponent was on full display in the desert.

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That unmistakable whiff of desperation
LockSimple

Mar 22, 2023

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That unmistakable whiff of desperation

I'm not saying I actually wanted Washington to hire Rick Pitino, but I am saying the past four seasons have made me desperate enough to feel a little envious that St. John's went and hired him.

Grumpy old man yells at clouds and WBC

Mar 17, 2023

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Grumpy old man yells at clouds and WBC

The media's free laundry service for NFL Draft evaluations

Mar 16, 2023

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The media's free laundry service for NFL Draft evaluations

The reporting on Jalen Carter is already highlighting some of my biggest pet peeves with NFL draft coverage.

 Seahawks surprisingly eager spenders
LockSimple

Mar 14, 2023

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Seahawks surprisingly eager spenders

It wasn’t just that Seattle wanted Dre'Mont Jones; the Seahawks didn’t think they could afford not to pay him, which is not how the team has tended to approach free agency.

Seahawks playing great poker at QB
LockSimple

Mar 10, 2023

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Seahawks playing great poker at QB

Seattle's deal with Geno Smith is one that truly epitomizes the skill level of John Schneider's decision making when it comes to quarterbacks.

Clock ticking down to crucial deadline
LockSimple

Mar 6, 2023

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Clock ticking down to crucial deadline

The question isn't whether Seattle will place the franchise tag on Geno Smith by the Tuesday deadline, but whether the two sides will agree to a multi-year contract.

And the first nominee for the inaugural Headinass Awards is ...

Mar 6, 2023

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And the first nominee for the inaugural Headinass Awards is ...

Ric Bucher, a long-time NBA reporter who is so sick of his own job that he decided to tell Kevin Durant to get married.

The rush to judgment and Jalen Carter
LockSimple

Mar 2, 2023

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The rush to judgment and Jalen Carter

I'm not minimizing the actions of Georgia defensive lineman, I'm not just not magnifying them like I expect so many others will to blame him for the tragic outcome of a fatal crash.

The problem with positive thinking?
LockSimple

Feb 27, 2023

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The problem with positive thinking?

Russell Wilson wasn't the first Seahawk to challenge the bosses. He's just the first one who thought ownership might choose to keep him over the coach and GM.

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DANNY O’NEIL

A veteran sports journalist and accidental radio host, I show founders, entrepreneurs and aspiring executives how to connect with an audience, building their personal brands and creating awareness of their expertise.

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